Cathcart Castle, Glasgow

#181 among attractions in Glasgow

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Cathcart Castle was a 15th-century castle, located in what is now Linn Park in the Cathcart area of southern Glasgow, Scotland. The castle was abandoned in the 18th century, and the remaining ruins were pulled down in 1980, leaving only foundations visible. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°48'46"N, 4°15'21"W

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South Side (Cathcart)Glasgow United Kingdom

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Cathcart Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hampden Park, Cathkin Park, Scottish Football Museum, Cathcart Trinity Church.

0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hampden Park, Glasgow
24 min walk • Hampden Park, located in the bustling city of Glasgow, United Kingdom, is an iconic sport venue that resonates deeply with football fans. This historical stadium is not only the home of the Scotland national football team but also serves as a venue for major football...
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cathkin Park, Glasgow
31 min walk • Cathkin Park, nestled in the city of Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a sporting venue steeped in history and local pride. This now largely forgotten football ground was once the home of Third Lanark A.C., a team that was a staple of Scottish football until its demise in...
0.9 miN
Museum, History museum
Scottish Football Museum, Glasgow
22 min walk • The Scottish Football Museum is Scotland’s national museum of association football, located in Hampden Park in Glasgow.
0.4 miNW
Church
Cathcart Trinity Church, Glasgow
11 min walk • Cathcart Trinity Church is one of two Church of Scotland Parish churchs in the Cathcart area of Glasgow.
~1910 ftN
Church
Cathcart Old Church, Glasgow
10 min walk • Cathcart Old Church is a Parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Cathcart area of Glasgow.
~1210 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Holmwood House, Glasgow
6 min walk • Holmwood House is the finest and most elaborate residential villa designed by the Scottish architect Alexander "Greek" Thomson. It is also rare in retaining much of its original interior decor, and being open to the public.
1.3 miSW
55°47'51"N • 4°16'25"W
Williamwood Golf Club, Glasgow
33 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
0.4 miNW
Library
Couper Institute Library, Glasgow
11 min walk • The Couper Institute Library is a public library situated in Cathcart, Glasgow, Scotland. The Couper Institute was originally built by architects Campbell Douglas and James Sellars. The library was added in 1923 by architect John Alfred Taylor Houston on the bequest of Robert Couper.
0.6 miNE
Park
King's Park, Glasgow
17 min walk • King's Park is a district in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is situated south of the River Clyde and borders the Glasgow areas of Croftfoot, Cathcart, Simshill, Mount Florida and Toryglen and the neighbourhood of Bankhead in the adjoining town of Rutherglen.
1.1 miNW
Church
St Margaret's, Glasgow
28 min walk • St Margaret's Church is a Category B listed church of the Scottish Episcopal Church at 355 Kilmarnock Road, Newlands, Glasgow, Scotland.
0.6 miS
Park
Linn Park, Glasgow
15 min walk • Linn Park can mean: Linn Park, Birmingham, Alabama, a seven-acre urban park in the centre of Birmingham, Alabama Linn Park, Glasgow, an 82-hectare park surrounded by the suburbs of Glasgow, and Netherlee, in Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cathcart Castle?

Nearby attractions include Holmwood House, Glasgow (6 min walk), Simshill, Glasgow (7 min walk), Cathcart Old Church, Glasgow (10 min walk), Couper Institute Library, Glasgow (11 min walk).

How to get to Cathcart Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathcart Castle:

Train

Cathcart (10 min walk)
Kings Park (16 min walk)

Bus

Carmunnock Road / Croftfoot Road • Lines: M2 (12 min walk)
Croftpark Avenue / Croftburn Drive • Lines: M2 (16 min walk)